1. Marathon Day. The 116th Boston Marathon will kick off today at 9 a.m. in Hopkinton. Patch editors from all over Massachusetts will be camped out along the course shooting photos, video and providing updates in our live blog. for updates on Newton runners and more. Whether you're watching or running, please be careful; to both runners and spectators that do not stay hydrated.
2. Road closures. Due to the marathon, Washington Street from the Wellesley Line to Commonwealth Avenue will be closed today from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Commonwealth Avenue from Washington Street to the Brighton Line will also be closed from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for more information on Marathon Monday MBTA schedules.
3. Trash collection delayed. Not only is today Marathon Monday, it is also Patriots' Day. This means trash and recycling in Newton will be delayed by one day this week.
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4. Holiday closures. Both the and will be closed today for the Patriots' Day holiday.
5. April vacation. Today is the start of April Vacation for the Newton Public Schools. Kids are off all this week and will head back next Monday, April 23.
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